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It has come to my attention that some of you have never seen what I firmly believe to be the greatest music video of all time: Bonnie Tyler’s Total Eclipse of the Heart. It is the perfect marriage of a galactically bombastic power ballad and a writhing mass of 1980s video clichés, thrown into the path of a wind machine and blasted down a moodily lit corridor into the realm of legend.
In case you’re wondering what the heck they were thinking of when they made it, I remember Bonnie once explaining on TV that it’s about the dreams of a headmaster’s daughter, hence all the boys in (and out of) uniform. In retrospect, the whole shebang is quite fascinatingly female gaze-y, and I’m pretty sure it was a major formative influence on my pubescent imagination.
And yes, there is also a very amusing literal version, but for my money, the original is definitely the most hilarious…
Even wilder: the song was originally meant for some kind of 80's vampire rock musical. Sources: 1 and 2
Steinman told Playbill in a 2002 interview that he wrote “Total Eclipse of the Heart” as a vampire love story. He said its original title was “Vampires in Love.”
free use is kind of a funny kink bc it relies on the idea that everybody wants to touch you and have sex with you but what if they don't. what if you tell everybody at the party you're free use but they all ignore you and mind their own business
had a dream I was at a festival with dan and phil and dan was like outfit check! Can you see my arse in this? And he bent over in front of phil and I in these sheer trousers and we both went uh yeah and he turned back around and said good
things that have helped me live my life as a heat intolerant fat person: A List
Disclaimer: I earn nothing from any links, and I don't want to. Some of these things are investments, some are cheap/free. I'm just a sweaty person that has always run hot. I live in Australia.
Kind of long so it's under a cut! ❤️
Designated 'sweat towels'. Get new towels (for bathing) and downgrade old towels to sweat towels, or get towels from a charity shop and run them through a hot wash. I also use small wash/face cloths to keep in my handbag for face sweat instead of tissues.
In that same vein, these towels by Snag are the only bath 'sheets' that actually wrap properly around my body without leaving boob/butt/whatever gap. Had em for a few years now and they're soft and perfect. A bit pricey but feeling totally covered is so nice.
If you get rashes under your boobs or tummy etc, baby powder with zinc in it will clear it up in a day or two. Wash the area gently, dry it thoroughly, and apply the powder. In Australia the best powder is called 'Curash', and in the US you're looking for 'Caldesene' medicated powder.
Bamboo bed linen. Thread counts are a huge lie - the higher the count, the less breathable the fabric. I have sensory issues and bamboo sheets have changed my life. They are quite silky, so to get the bottom sheet to stay on tight, I use sheet straps/suspenders/clips (this is personal preference). If you prefer the feel of linen, also a good breathable choice. They are an investment, but worthwhile for cooler sleeping.
More bedding stuff: avoid anything memory foam if at all possible. Anything that says it is a 'cooling gel' is also a lie. If you like using a mattress topper, I recommend an 'egg carton' style topper in a polyfoam material. The convoluted style allows for airflow, as does the less dense foam. These shouldn't cost too much.
Good quality fans. I have one in my bedroom that I primarily use for white noise, but I have a very solid metal desk fan in my study by Goldair (sort of a vintage noir style. Heavy bastard, it's great). I am lucky enough to have air conditioning in my bedroom. If you have one room a/c too, you might be able to use a fan to redirect air conditioner into a second room. I use a simple floor box fan to make my study habitable this way.
If you're unable to wear bike shorts etc for chub rub, you can use antipersperant deodorant in a pinch. Apply to areas most likely to be affected and allow to dry. Do not put too close to genitals or on already blistered skin!
I've already mentioned this one but it bears repeating: a migraine head cap/wrap. I use this one and can't sing its praises enough. Pop it in the fridge for 15 mins and get some relief, repeat as necessary. It's fantastic for migraines and heat headaches, but it's great if you're just hot in general, too.
Showering is a pain at the best of times. Tailor your shower routine to suit you, not what you 'should' be doing. I have a really lovely bath stool in my shower that is extremely solid and decently wide (apologies for cramazon link). Very helpful when I'm exhausted or feeling wobbly. If you have a bath, install a hand-held shower head. Sitting in the tub and hosing yourself off is better than no shower!
If you can't shower completely today, you still deserve to feel clean. Get some shower wipes and some baby wipes to have on hand. There's a huge range of camping/outdoor wipes that will get your pits n bits fresher.
Invest in a good lip balm and a barrier cream. I have a billion recommendations because I HATE 'tacky' feeling lips, but my top ones are tatcha kissu ($$ but lasts forever), inika organic lip oil (quite citrusy though), basically all the Fresh lip balm pots (except the caramel one), and always la roche-posay lip barrier balm. Note: a barrier balm is designed to keep moisture in, not add moisture. Use a moisturiser first, then the balm.
A big dishwasher safe water bottle(s). I have had these Camelbaks for 5+ years. They hold 1L of water so I'm not constantly getting up to get a glass. Try to get a few so you can keep them clean!
Magnesium citrate. This goes for everyone tbh, but a good mag supplement will help your sleep and muscles. Citrate is a fairly cheap and very bioavailable form. Make sure the supplement you choose ONLY has mag citrate in it! You don't need a weird mixture of things.
If you got boobs, get a bra that fits properly and that you can tolerate. I like goddess wire free bras and the elomi cate wired bra. There is a subreddit and a calculator that is genuinely helpful for folks finding their bra size (if you don't want to deal with salespeople irl, which is absolutely fair). You just need a measuring tape.
Total blackout blinds. I have some professionally installed now (due to a sleep disorder) but before then, I used tommee tippee children's portable blinds. The material will absorb heat, but the shade and darkness makes it worth it. They're fairly rental friendly and I remember wondering wtf I did before I had them.
I've seen 'cooling towels' advertised where you wet them and put them in the fridge. You don't really need to buy something new for this. Grab an old lightweight towel, wet it, wring it out, put it in the freezer. Remove when you need it and use in front of a fan on your body where required. Tea towels are great for this.
Okay that's all I can think of for now!! If you want clarification on anything, please feel free to comment or message me. Or add your own tips! Stay safe, I love you
i love learning about animals ive literally never seen or heard of before. what amazing diversity of life on this planet earth. what the hell is a japanese serow
